The Mission Espoir des Enfants is a non-profit Christian association dedicated to spreading God's love among the most vulnerable. For 23 years in Senegal, this mission has safeguarded children in crisis, such as street children and girls in vulnerable situations, by providing them with a family environment, education, and vocational training to secure a better future. Through God's love, many children have been transformed and restored. One such testimony is that of B.Z., a 16-year-old boy whose life has been marked by hardship and resilience.
B.Z.'s story is one of suffering and triumph. Having been enrolled in a Koranic school from a young age, he never had the opportunity to learn French, Senegal's official language. He endured countless escapes and severe punishments, including being locked in a building for over 12 months. In his desperation, he and a few friends planned a daring escape, sawing through window bars and jumping from a third-story window. Tragically, one of his friends did not survive the attempt. After fleeing to Dakar, B.Z. joined the street children but soon found hope through Mission Espoir des Enfants. He began attending their awareness program and was eventually integrated into the Maison Espoir, where he now learns sewing and dreams of helping other children in need. B.Z.'s transformation exemplifies the mission's impact, as he now prays and works for the rescue of other street children.
The mission’s work is not without challenges. In 2023, a government-ordered eviction in the slums led to the displacement of ten students from the House of Hope school, all of whom were girls. These girls, now homeless, were taken in under the protection of the justice court for children in Dakar. Mission Espoir des Enfants remains steadfast in its commitment to finding and restoring children like B.Z., providing them with education, professional training, and most importantly, God's love. Over the years, their efforts have borne fruit, with children growing into successful adults—a nurse, a lawyer, a translator, a mechanic, a soldier, and even mission staff members—all contributing to society with dignity and purpose. This testimony of God’s faithfulness continues to inspire hope and transformation. Support us this Holiday Season and Donate before the end of the year.
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The following information is provided as a requirement of Alberta's Charitable Fund-Raising Act, RSA 2000, c C-9.
The Great Commission Foundation ("The GC") is a charitable trust, established by a Deed of Settlement made as of September 1, 2002 and governed by an Amended and Restated Deed of Settlements made as of October 22, 2024.
The GC is a public foundation that is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (with Canadian Charitable Registration Number 859928483 RR0001).
The charitable objects of The GC are:
1. The advancement of Christianity by spreading its principles;
2. The relief of poverty by the assistance to those persons lacking the necessities of life by giving them food, clothing, shelter or financial assistance;
3. The advancement of education including, without limitation, by the teaching of scripture and the promotion of literacy; and
4. The advancement of other "charitable purposes" as defined within subsection 149.1(1) of Income Tax Act, which includes the disbursement of funds to "qualified donees" as also defined in subsection 149.1(1).
We engage other ministries as agents to carry out projects that fulfill our charitable objects.
The GC anticipates raising an estimated amount of $12,000,000.00 this year from donation for the fulfillment of its charitable objects from donors in Alberta, Canada. The processing of these donations will cost, on average, six percent. The money raised will be going to fulfill the charitable objects of The GC.
For further information, please contact our Donations Team at donations-ca@thegc.org or call us at 1-855-488-7020. To speak directly to the GC's Donation's Manager, please call Kathy Stewart at (604) 229-8008. The GC has two (2) Canadian offices. Please visit our contact page for further details
*The Great Commission Foundation (the "Foundation") operates on the basis of Donor-Advised Funding. It is our utmost goal to meet the Donor's desire and intent to provide support to particular Foundation projects but, ultimately, the responsibility for the disbursement and ministry use of funds is the Foundation's. If the Foundation does not use the donation in the way the donor prefers, the Foundation will not return the donation to the donor.
*You will receive an official Canadian tax receipt for all eligible donations by the end of February of the following year. Thank you for your support of the missions and programs of the Foundation.
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Since 2002, The Great Commission Foundation has enabled ministry projects to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable work (charity number: 859928483RR0001RR0001).
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